Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! - Oakland

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Oakland, ME

Belgrade Lakes Chain

1 min walk

Thomas College

12 min drive

Colby College

13 min drive

Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)

12 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Office with twin

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!

Large, modern home with 100 feet of level, unobstructed lake front with fire pit, dock and mooring. 10 minutes from Colby College and walking/hiking trails, and about 15 minutes drive from the world-class Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. Love shopping? You will be about an hour’s drive from Freeport. Situated on Messalonskee Lake (aka Snow Pond), a nine-mile long lake with frequent sightings of loons, eagles and herons and great for swimming and boating.

Outside, enjoy the lake. Swim off our waterfront dock (option for gradual water entry via stairs from dock) use one of the two kayaks at the cottage, or enjoy fishing, cruising, tubing or skiing on the lake (mooring may be available but only with advance notice). Relax on our lakeside lawn, in a hammock along the shore, or by the fire pit.

Inside, enjoy fully-equipped kitchen, five bedrooms, three full baths, pantry, laundry room with washer/dryer, and warm and inviting open floor plan with sunroom, dining spaces and family room. Windows bank the entire waterside of the house for optimal views. Relax in the master bedroom's ensuite with its own private deck overlooking the water from above.

Fabulous kayaking, swimming, exploring and relaxation await!

Please note that a 6 night minimum stay during the summer is generally applied.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not have a gradual sandy entry to water.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note that there is a train track that crosses the camp access road. The train does blow its whistle, including at night.

Do not disassemble the bunk beds or move furniture from room to room.

Any attempt at disabling, redirecting or obscuring exterior cameras is prohibited. Forfeiture of remainder of visit and VRBO reporting may result.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Fort Halifax are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tree Spirits and Belgrade Lakes Golf. First Congregational Church and Samantha Smith are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

Oakland, ME

What's nearby

Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk
Thomas College - 12 min drive
Colby College - 13 min drive
Kennebec River - 14 min drive
Waterville Opera House - 15 min drive

Getting around

Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Korner Store - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Sunrise Bagel - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Oakland House of Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, spacious and updated lake cottage - amazing views & steps from the water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tree Spirits and Inland Hospital Diabetes. Thomas College and Colby College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steph F.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family gathering

This house was perfect for a large family gathering. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and utensils. There was plenty of space to gather together and spaces to spend some quiet time. Beautiful views and the hosts were communicative & accommodating . The master bedroom is a bit of a hike from the kitchen/living area but does allow for some privacy. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Roomy, clean, and surprisingly private spot that can handle a lot of people. We hosted a swim team, and it was a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room

Great for a large gathering. It was end of season. We were not able to really use the back part of house or master bedroom because it was to hot at night and not enough fans. We made do with the other parts of the house. Beautiful views and fun on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexis G.

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm lakefront

This was a lovely spot! Calm view of the water, easy for the kids to swim off the dock, quiet location. We especially loved the fire pit and the fireplace for cold days, and the house was stocked with everything we needed, including fans for unseasonably hot nights. We got a bonus fireworks show from the next-door neighbors, which we all loved! While we had a smooth experience, the house was overpriced for its condition. It needs some maintenance. If you're staying with multiple families, which is likely for a house with this many rooms, note the layout. There are 3 bedrooms in the front of the home, but those do not have their own bathroom on that level -- they share the downstairs common bathroom (next to the kitchen), which needs an upgrade. The back of the house is newer and has another cluster of bedrooms, including a master with its own bathroom (and amazing view!) and another bathroom for the other bedrooms.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scotti N.

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside beauty

Plenty of room for a large group (there were 10 of us), right on the water. Lots of activities available - you wouldn't even need to leave the property to have a great vacation! The kitchen is well-appointed and well-stocked; the living room is small but the gas fireplace made it a nice gathering area; the bedrooms are very comfy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Great family spot. Lake front. Easily accommodated 13.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stavroula M.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a Large Group!

Thank you for opening up your home to us, my wedding party was very pleased with the accommodations. We appreciated all the space for our group to spread out, plenty of towels, linens, storage space, etc. We did not utilize the kitchen much or prepare any meals for the entire group at the house but we did enjoy the spacious living room, dining room and nooks.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Forrest L.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine Vacation

This property was excellent. It was spacious, clean, and had everything we could have needed. The location is perfect—right on a beautiful lake while still being only a few minutes from town, restaurants, and grocery stores. The owners were wonderful and very responsive. We hope to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethanie E.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

The perfect family getaway home. Plenty of bedrooms and space and the lake is beautiful.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay!

We had a great week. The house and location are gorgeous! Owners were a pleasure to deal with!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Bethesda, Maryland

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic and luxurious lake house

Elegant waterfront well appointed. Quiet, beautiful, close to Waterville and Colby college. Loved it

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

This house is in a wonderful and peaceful setting,. All ages had a relaxing time during a weekend of Colby campus graduation festivities and formal events. Communication with the owners was excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

karolina k.

4 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

The house is amazing, great location right on the lake - it is fisherman paradise! Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phedra R.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owners were lovely and communicative. The house was perfect to a family with kids.

The house was roomy and bright with many bedrooms. It has a beautiful common area off the kitchen and dining room overlooking the lake. We had adults and kids and there was plenty of room for our families. The kids played hide and seek, ice skated, sledded and played games. The adults made many meals and made many memories. The owners were lovely and communicative! We loved our stay and would visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne K.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We rented for a family wedding. It was great for us. It was near to our home Lots to do

Wonderful. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

There is so much to rave about here! The size, beauty, convenience, location and amenities of this home made our extended family vacation one to remember for a lifetime. We already are wanting to reserve for next year we loved it so much. We did have a broken washing machine but the owner was quick with a response and to send someone straight out. The company that came was another story as they never came back to fix it which the owner was not happy with. Hey if that was our only issue, I’ll take it! We needed nothing while there and felt just like home staying here. We hardly left the water, like ever! We used their canoe, paddle board, fire pit and more and found ourselves swimming many different areas and the fishing was great! Thank you so very much! Erin

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lara B.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake life

We (husband and three college kids) stayed 6 nights this summer (2021). We loved the house. So close to the lake which is plenty warm to swim in even in June. Location for us is perfect 2 hours to Acadia and 1 hour to Portland bc my crew likes to day trip a little. But really didn’t need to leave the area. We brought SUPs and I loved the kayaks at the house. We went all over the lake. Not in the description is a large walk in pantry so plenty of space to store food and a big grocery is close. This is a very nice home, matches descriptions and photos.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cherie S.

12 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Overall we really loved this trip! The house has plenty of comfy beds, and the location for water access couldn’t be better. The kayaks were fun and we took advantage of the board games and puzzles. The house was clean and ready to go. My only critique is that the window AC unit in the master bedroom isn’t really effective. The weather wasn’t too warm, so it wasn’t a big issue, but it was a bit too warm for us in that particular room.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

edward w.

17 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lots of activities

Right on the lake with available kayaks to paddle around on. It is a large house with plenty of bunkbeds. Great for a family and kids. If you have seniors or individuals with mobility problems in your party the bathroom layouts may not work for you. The property owner was quick to communicate and answer any questions that we had.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

15 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for my husband’s ice fishing

Very comfortable. Had all amenities

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

2 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Stay

Had a very nice time, and it was great to be back home. House was lovely and would be really perfect for a larger gathering in more normal times. Host was very receptive to questions and we overall had a lovely stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

15 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

The house is perfect for a relaxing getaway! There is plenty of space inside to spread out with lots of bedrooms and a large living and dining room space. We enjoyed cooking while looking out at the peaceful lake. The kids spent hours fishing off of the dock and we enjoyed evenings around the fire pit. We visited in the fall so we did not swim in the lake but we did use the kayaks. There are lots of hikes in the area along with several golf courses. We had a great weekend stay and it was just what we needed! The owners are welcoming and their house is lovely. We would love to stay here again-it’s such an amazing spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We had a great time in the Oakland lake house. The house and location were beautiful, just what we had hoped for in a relaxing family vacation. We spent most days swimming/floating in the lake, fishing and just relaxing. Our communication with the owners was always timely and we were very well prepared for a smooth check in and check out. I would highly recommend, and our group hopes to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

10 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

I have rented a lot of houses through VRBO and this one was one of my favorites. Everything was exactly how it looked in the pictures and more. This house was beautiful and has a great view of the lake. The owners were very helpful and were easy to get ahold of. Would definitely rent this home again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020